11-letter words containing s, p, r
- pet scanner — a tomographic imaging device that yields visual information about the ongoing activity of the brain: positron-emitting isotopes, incorporated into biologically important compounds, are injected intravenously or administered by inhalation, and the resultant gamma radiation is sensed by detectors and converted into computer-generated images of blood flow, oxygen utilization, glucose uptake, etc.
- peter snell — Peter (George) born 1938, New Zealand distance runner.
- petit fours — a small teacake, variously frosted and decorated.
- petrarchism — the poetic style introduced by Petrarch and characteristic of his work, marked by complex grammatical structure, elaborate conceits, and conventionalized diction.
- petrarchist — a person who imitates the literary style employed by Petrarch, especially the poets of the English Renaissance who employed the Petrarchan sonnet style.
- petropounds — the multiples of the British pound as regarded in terms of income derived from petroleum
- pfeffernuss — a small, usually ball-shaped cookie flavored with cinnamon, allspice, anise, etc. and with black pepper, made esp. during the Christmas season
- phalanstery — the buildings occupied by a phalanx. the community itself.
- phanerogams — any of the Phanerogamia, a former primary division of plants comprising those having reproductive organs; a flowering plant or seed plant (opposed to cryptogam).
- pharisaical — of or relating to the Pharisees.
- phariseeism — the principles and practices of the Pharisees.
- pharyngitis — inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx; sore throat.
- philosopher — a person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields.
- phoniatrics — the study and treatment of voice disorders.
- phosphorate — Also, phosphorize. Chemistry. to combine or impregnate with phosphorus.
- phosphorism — chronic phosphorus poisoning.
- phosphorite — a sedimentary rock sufficiently rich in phosphate minerals to be used as a source of phosphorus for fertilizers.
- phosphorize — phosphorate (def 1).
- phosphorous — containing trivalent phosphorus.
- photo story — photo essay.
- photoresist — Electronics. a photosensitive liquid polymer, used in photolithography to produce integrated circuits.
- photosensor — a photocell used to detect light.
- photosphere — a sphere of light or radiance.
- phrase book — a small book containing everyday phrases and sentences and their equivalents in a foreign language, written especially for travelers.
- phrasemaker — a person who is skilled in coining well-turned phrases; phraseologist.
- phraseogram — a written symbol or combination of symbols, as in shorthand, used to represent a phrase.
- phraseology — manner or style of verbal expression; characteristic language: legal phraseology.
- phthiriasis — crab lice infestation.
- physiatrics — physical medicine.
- physiatrist — a physician specializing in physical medicine.
- physiolater — somebody who worships nature
- physiolatry — the worship of nature
- physiometry — measurement of the physiological functions of the body.
- phytosterol — Biochemistry. any of various sterols obtained from plants.
- piatigorsky — Gregor [greg-er] /ˈgrɛg ər/ (Show IPA), 1903–76, U.S. cellist, born in Russia.
- picturesque — visually charming or quaint, as if resembling or suitable for a painting: a picturesque fishing village.
- picturising — to represent in a picture, especially in a motion picture; make a picture of.
- pierrefonds — a former city in S Quebec, Canada, now part of Montreal.
- pietersburg — capital of Northern Transvaal province, South Africa: pop. 26,000
- pill pusher — a medical doctor, especially one who too readily prescribes medication.
- pill-pusher — a medical doctor, especially one who too readily prescribes medication.
- pilot raise — a small raise intended to be enlarged later.
- pinstriping — a design, as on a fabric or surface, consisting of pinstripes: There's a surcharge if the car has pinstriping.
- pipe smoker — a person who smokes a tobacco pipe
- piperaceous — belonging to the Piperacae, the pepper family of plants.
- pipistrelle — any of numerous insectivorous bats of the genus Pipistrellus, especially P. pipistrellus of Europe and Asia.
- pirate ship — vessel sailed by sea robbers
- piscatorial — of or relating to fishermen or fishing: a piscatory treaty.
- piscivorous — adapted to feeding on fish; fish-eating.
- pisistratus — c605–527 b.c, tyrant of Athens 560–527 (father of Hipparchus and Hippias).